Compassionate Veterinary Care Assistant

Petco; Lemon Grove (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Petco Total Rewards

Job summary

Petco in Lemon Grove is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to deliver compassionate care in our Vetco Total Care hospital and to provide outstanding customer service to pet owners.

You will support doctors, manage patient records, assist in procedures, and help maintain a clean, welcoming environment. Prior veterinary experience is preferred; strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Preferred at least 1 year experience in veterinary practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate and professional demeanor in stressful situations.
• Telephone and computer skills.
• Team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients, escort to exam room, record vitals and medical history.
• Assist doctors with exams, surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia under supervision.
• Restrain patients, collect samples, handle medications, maintain EMR.
• Schedule appointments, educate clients, relay test results, update records.
• Prepare patients for procedures and monitor anesthesia under supervision.
• Assist in in-hospital treatments and fluid therapy; care for patients.
• Help train new staff and share knowledge.
• Keep hospital clean and maintain schedule-based upkeep.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Telephone skills

Computer skills

Job description

Petco in Lemon Grove is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to deliver compassionate care in our Vetco Total Care hospital and to provide outstanding customer service to pet owners.

You will support doctors, manage patient records, assist in procedures, and help maintain a clean, welcoming environment. Prior veterinary experience is preferred; strong communication and teamwork are essential.